What is another word for smooth-shelled?
Pronunciation: [smˈuːðʃˈɛld] (IPA) 
Smooth-shelled is a term often used to describe organisms with a polished, unblemished shell surface. However, there are a variety of other terms that can be used interchangeably to describe this characteristic. For example, an organism with a smooth shell may be referred to as glossy, sleek, polished, or even glassy. Alternatively, the term shiny could be used to describe a smooth shell that appears to reflect light in a significant way. Similarly, the term lustrous is often used to describe a smooth surface that appears to gleam with a subtle metallic sheen. Regardless of the specific descriptor used, the term smooth-shelled simply conveys that an organism's shell is free from any rough or jagged edges.
